Product name
Terrestrial/BS/CS110° Digital High-Definition LCD TV
Nickname
Model name
LC-65GE1
Design type
Bottom-speaker design
Suggested retail price
1,680,000 yen (before-tax price: 1,600,000 yen)
Date of introduction in Japan
August 1, 2005
Initial monthly production
300 units

Major Features
1.65V-inch digital high-definition LCD TV, the world’s largest.
2. Features a full-spec high-definition panel with 1,920 H x 1,080 V resolution that can precisely display Hi-Vision content exactly as broadcast.
3.Newly developed Four-Wavelength Backlight adds “crimson” to the three colors of blue, green and red to reproduce “pure red.”
4.Crisp, clear sound thanks to a high-aperture speaker system and Sharp’s proprietary 1-Bit digital amplifier.
5.Environmentally friendly design such as low power consumption, long service life, the use of halogen-free materials, etc.

*1 “V-inch” is a measure of the true size of the flat TV screen, standardizing on the length of the diagonal dimension of the actual viewing area.
*2 Current as of June 3, 2005, for digital high-definition LCD televisions.

Outstanding Features
1. 65V-inch*1 digital high-definition LCD TV, the world’s largest*2

1) Enjoy high-resolution digital HDTV broadcasts on the impressively large screen
 
The LC-65EG1 features a giant 65V-inch LCD panel, allowing viewers to enjoy high-quality HDTV broadcasts on a large screen never experienced before.

2) Total LCD TV design concept based on AQUOS Platform
 
Basing the design on the AQUOS Platform allows unparalleled high-resolution image quality and large screen size. The AQUOS Platform is built around a Network Engine, Digital Image Processing Engine, High-Efficiency LCD Drive Engine, Digital Audio Engine, and Environment Engine with the LCD panel at its core.

3) Newly developed panel driver IC uses proprietary bit depth expansion circuit in the High-Efficiency LCD Drive Engine
 
Using a proprietary algorithm that exploits the characteristics of human vision perception, this circuit drives the full-spec high-definition LCD panel in color depth equivalent to 10 bits for each color, thus reproducing smooth, beautiful pictures.

4) Uses Sharp’s proprietary Single-Chip Digital Video Quality Enhancement IC

Sharp’s proprietary high-performance digital image processing ICs are used in the Digital Image Processing Engine. Various image processing algorithms ensure highly clear and detailed image reproduction.

Unique technologies integrated into Sharp’s proprietary Single-Chip Digital Video Quality Enhancement IC

 All images are processed at high resolution with 10-bit color depth.
• I/P Conversion
 
Proprietary “Pattern Matching Motion I/P Conversion Circuit” compatible with full-spec high-definition images smoothes out edges and near-horizontal jagged lines.

• Noise Reduction
 
Advanced noise analysis enables natural noise reduction. Compatible with high-definition signals, this technology reduces characteristic MPEG “mosquito noise”.

• Advanced Scaling
 
Smooth-shaping compensation precisely converts NTSC signals to high-resolution images on the full-spec high-definition LCD panel.

• Unveil Control
 
Based on a process used in photographic development that sharpens the picture by increasing the contrast on the edges in all sections of the picture, this technology yields natural, sharp images unattainable using conventional edge enhancement processes.

• Color Management
 
This function provides full control to vary the brightness, saturation and hue of the six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow).

• Active Contrast Control
 
This technology renders video with a greater sense of contrast by controlling the brightness signal to match the image.

2.Full-spec high-definition LCD panel (1,920 H x 1,080 V pixels) that precisely reproduces HDTV broadcast content

1) Faithfully displays high-resolution, high-quality digital HDTV broadcasts
 
The state-of-the-art LC-65GE1 uses a 1,920 H x 1,080 V full-spec high-definition panel, the highest level in the industry. Digital HDTV broadcast content is reproduced precisely with full HD spec resolution (1080i).

2) 16:9 aspect ratio
 
The screen aspect ratio is 16:9, the same as the HDTV broadcast standard for accurate reproduction of digital HDTV content. Viewers enjoy detailed, true-to-life images.

3) Advanced Super View low-reflection black TFT LCD
 
This innovative LCD delivers crisp, super-black blacks with a high 800:1*3 contrast ratio and wide viewing angles of 170° vertically and horizontally*4.

*3 When viewed from in front of the screen.
*4 Complies with JEITA standards (angle at which a contrast ratio of 10:1 can be guaranteed).

3. Newly developed Four-Wavelength Backlight adds crimson to blue, green and red to reproduce pure red

1) True reproduction of the color crimson
 
The newly developed, high-brightness Four-Wavelength Backlight adds the wavelengths of “crimson” to the wavelengths of blue, green and red. Colors previously impossible to reproduce, such as the deep red of aged wine, are displayed with clarity and depth.

2) High brightness at 450 cd/m2 for easy visibility even in bright rooms
 
Improved LCD panel transmissivity combined with greater efficiency in the backlight optical system delivers a high brightness of 450 cd/m2 and ensures high image quality, making the screen easy to view even in bright spaces.

3) Brightness Sensor enhances video image reproduction in response to brightness of surrounding light
 
This feature monitors the brightness of the room where the viewer is watching the TV and automatically optimizes the brightness of the backlight to ensure an easy-on-the-eyes, strain-free viewing experience.

With this sensor set to ON, the brightness of the backlight is automatically adjusted to match the brightness of the viewing environment surroundings (ambient brightness). For example, movie scenes with a dark setting will appear vividly realistic.
 
Turning this sensor ON also saves energy.
4.High-aperture speaker system and Sharp’s proprietary 1-Bit digital amplifier for impressively realistic, clear, detailed sound reproduction

1) High-aperture speaker system
 
(1) The mesh on the front surface of the speaker enclosures is stainless steel with an extra-high aperture ratio (approximately 50%). These speakers combine a freshness of design with clear, detailed, natural audio reproduction.
(2) The speakers’ stand-alone design independent of the main unit minimizes resonance distortion.
(3) The speaker units use a 2-way 4-speaker system, including a tweeter and a passive radiator to suppress resonance distortion and that is ideal for reproducing low-range audio, ensuring a rich sound texture across the entire audio range.

2) Sharp’s proprietary 1-Bit digital amplifier

A High-Precision Single-Chip Delta-Sigma Modulator IC samples at a high-speed sampling rate, delivering dynamic, richly detailed audio reproduction with a clear, natural sound by conveying an amount of information extremely close to the original.

5. Environmentally friendly design such as low power consumption, long service life and the use of halogen-free materials

1) Energy-efficient, long-service-life design
 
(1) The LCD panel means low power consumption: 619 W for a 65V-inch model.
(2) The LCD panel itself experiences almost no degradation over its service life, while the LCD backlight features a long service life of approximately 60,000 hours*5.
(3) Equipped with No-Signal Auto Power Off and No-Action Auto Power Off functions that reduce unnecessary power consumption by automatically shutting off the power when the broadcast day ends or when the TV has not been operated for a predetermined length of time. Another convenient energy-saving feature is Picture Off that turns only the picture off, allowing users to enjoy just the audio, such as music or the sound portion of TV broadcasts.

2) Environmental impact substances eliminated
 
(1) Lead-free solder used in all printed circuit boards.
(2) Use of PVC eliminated in wiring within the main unit.
(3) Hexavalent chromium, cadmium, PBB (polybrominated biphenyls) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) totally eliminated.

3) Environmentally friendly materials used
 
(1) Halogen-free materials, which have less of a tendency to generate dioxins when incinerated, used in the outer cabinet.
(2) Speaker grilles use plastic resin containing recycled material.
(3) Recycled paper used for the instruction manual. 100% recycled pulp-molded paper and 100% recycled expanded styrene used for cushioning and packaging.

*5 A measure of the time until screen brightness declines by half under continuous viewing in a room at 25°C with screen brightness in Normal mode.

6. A suite of input/output jacks, including HDMI and DVI-I input jacks

The LC-65GE1 is standard-equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input jack, a digital interface that allows input of images and audio from peripheral equipment through a single cable connection. Plus, a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input jack enables connection with a PC or a DVD player for high-quality image viewing.

A variety of connection jacks
(1) Two sets of D4 inputs for display of all sorts of high-quality image sources.
(2) In addition to a built-in high-speed modem (56 kbps) and Ethernet port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) that support interactive digital broadcasts, two built-in i.LINK (TS) jacks provide connectivity for in-home digital networks with digital AV equipment, expanding the ways you can enjoy your LC-65GE1.
(3) You can also connect your existing AAC 5.1-channel audio system via the digital audio output (optical) jack or the center-speaker input jack to enjoy the LC-65GE1 as part of a home theater system.

Specifications

Product name
LCD color TV
Model name
LC-65GE1
LCD panel
Screen size
65V-inch (142.8 H x 80.4 V cm; 163.9 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system
TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count
1,920 H x 1,080 V pixels
Screen brightness

450 cd/m2
Viewing angle
Vertical: 170°, horizontal 170°
Backlight source
Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers
8.0-cm diameter x 2, 2.5-cm diameter x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA)
Total 20.0 W (10.0 W + 10.0 W)
Input/output jacks
System cable (white/gray/black)
External speaker A
AC power input
AC power supply voltage
100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
550 W
Standby power consumption
0.4 W
Main unit dimen-sions
Display section only*
157.2 W x 14.9 D x 92.3 H cm
With speakers*
157.2 W x 15.0 D x 104.5 H cm
With speakers and table stand*
157.2 W x 43.5 D x 116.0 H cm
Main unit weights
Display section only
Approx. 58.5 kg
With speakers
Approx. 65.5 kg
With speakers and table stand
Approx. 73.5 kg
Tuner section
 

TV reception channels
VHF channels 1 to 12
 UHF channels 13 to 62
 Cable TV channels 13 to 63
 Digital BS channels 000 to 999
 Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
 Digital terrestrial channels 000 to 999
 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks
System cable (white/gray/black)
 Composite video input (4 sets)
 S2 video input (2 sets)
 D4 video input (2 sets)
 Component video input
 HDMI input
 DVI-I input (with audio input jack)
 Center speaker input
 Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as recording output jack)
 Headphone output
 Digital audio output (optical)
 External speaker B
 i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
 PC card slot
 B-CAS card slot
 Terrestrial analog antenna input
 Terrestrial analog antenna output
 Terrestrial digital antenna input
 BS/CS110° antenna input
 Telephone line (56 kbps)
 LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
 Video controller
 AC power input
AC power supply voltage
100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
69 W
Standby power consumption
0.3 W
Dimensions*
43.2 W x 30.3 D x 9.5 H cm
Unit weight
Approx. 7.3 kg
Accessories

Table stand (assembled with main unit)
 Speakers (assembled with main unit)
 Wireless remote controller
 AAA dry cell battery
 AC power cord
 System cable
 Stand opening cover
 Antenna cable
 BS/CS110° antenna cable
 Telephone cable
 B-CAS card
 Modular splitter
 Video controller
 Tuner section vertical stand (1 set)
 Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
 Cable clamp set (1 set)
 Operation manual
 Warranty card
* Not including protruding parts.